• Educational Therapy Program Info Session

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Transform learning Join Diana Black Kennedy, chair of UCSC Silicon Valley’s Educational Therapy program, to learn how this distinctive program prepares educators and professionals to create meaningful, lasting impact. As one of the […]

  • Nag, S. (BMEB) – Personalized Diploid Genome Graphs for Accurate Somatic Variant Discovery

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
    Hybrid Event

    Many somatic variant-calling pipelines begin by aligning tumor and matched-normal sequencing reads to a single linear reference genome, such as GRCh38. Because every individual differs substantially from this reference, this approach can introduce reference bias, causing reads to map incorrectly or not at all and potentially leading to missed somatic variants or germline variants being […]

  • Life as an International Grad Student Workshop

    Virtual Event

    Welcome new international graduate students! To prepare for your arrival, we invite you to join our International Grad Peer Mentors for an online session that will go over life as an international graduate student. Come learn about living in Santa Cruz (transit, health, finances, housing etc.), basic needs (e.g., bank accounts, mobile phones, social security […]

  • Santa Cruz Maker Studios at Seymour Center!

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Looking for fun, weekend family activities? Join us on select Saturdays through the end of the year for hands-on, ocean-themed maker projects for kids! ✨ Featured Workshops:  🌊 Build and Test a Seawall: Learn marine engineering by testing custom defenses 🐋 Make a Wooden Sea Creature: Build a custom wooden ocean friend 🐠 Ocean-Theme 3D […]

  • Sold Out: Farm to Fork 2026

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA +1 more

    This event is sold out. Thank you! Join the Center for Agroecology for an evening at the Farm Enjoy a reception and benefit dinner on the UCSC Farm followed by dancing in the Hay Barn! This event will feature music, appetizers, tours, and local wine followed by a seasonally-focused, locally-sourced meal featuring produce from the […]

  • Earth Friendly Gardening: Improving Your Soil

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join UC Master Gardeners at the UCSC Arboretum for class no. 3 of 4 that teaches you how to improve your soil and grow healthier plants.

  • What’s new in clinical research careers?

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Building safety into innovation In this information session, you’ll gain insight into current industry trends, emerging skills, and career opportunities. We’ll dive into how our Clinical Trials Design and Management program is designed to help professionals build expertise, stay competitive, and achieve their educational and career goals. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role, transition […]

  • Shen, J. (STAT) – Bayesian Modeling and Uncertainty Quantification for Verbal Autopsy Data

    Virtual Event

    Verbal autopsy (VA) is a well developed tool to collect information describing deaths outside of hospitals by conducting surveys to the relatives and caregivers of the deceased person. It is routinely-implemented in low and middle income countries, where it often lacks sufficient resources to conduct the autopsy. The main task is to estimate both individual […]

  • Dry Farm Tomato Field Day

    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Climate change models predict increasingly hot and dry conditions, raising concerns about impacts on agricultural production and food security. Answering this challenge is organic dry farming, a sustainable practice that allows growers to produce crops under arid conditions with little irrigation. Researchers from UC Santa Cruz and the University of Oregon are studying the environmental […]

    Free
  • Transform your workplace with practical AI skills.

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Explore how to lead with AI—whether you want to build it or apply it. In this information session, discover two dynamic pathways: AI Business Practices, for professionals seeking practical AI tools to boost productivity without coding, and AI Engineer, for those ready to design and deploy production-ready AI systems. Learn how generative AI, automation, and intelligent agents […]

  • Elimination of Duration of Status: Final Town Hall

    Virtual Event

    Changes to the “duration of status” for F and J visa holders are now in effect. Immigration rules are complex, and Global Engagement wants to make sure you have accurate […]

  • Chen, Y. (STAT) – Flexible Bayesian Models for High-Dimensional and Longitudinal Discrete Data in Microbiome Studies

    Virtual Event

    Multivariate dependent discrete data routinely arise in microbiome studies. Analyzing these data presents interesting statistical challenges, such as high dimensionality, excess zeros, large heterogeneity across samples, and temporal dependence in longitudinal studies. Drawing inferences about objects of primary scientific interest—such as temporal trajectories of microbial abundance, microbial interactions, clusters of microbes similarly associated with environmental […]

  • Ensuring Your Professional Longevity

    There are many things that can derail our ability to advance in our careers while maintaining long-term sustainability and health.  Join us as we discuss the 4 key factors that will help us thrive and enjoy our professional lives for years to come.  Whether you’re an early-career professional or already deep into your career journey, […]

    Free
  • Research Lunch & Learn: Effective award management

    Virtual Event

    Join the Research Financial Services and Extramural Funds Accounting leadership for a conversation about good internal controls and effective financial oversight of sponsored projects accounts. During this session, we will […]

  • International Student Orientation (ISO)

    Classroom Unit Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, Select a Country:

    Welcome new international students! International Student Orientation (ISO) is designed to help you get to know other students, learn more about the campus, and ease your transition to UC Santa Cruz, with a focus on international student challenges and intercultural adjustment. During orientation, you will meet Global Engagement staff, connect with our Global Leaders (continuing […]

  • When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work

    When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work With Kelly George Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 ǀ Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Many professionals with ADHD feel like they’re not living up to their potential at work—but aren’t always sure why. Challenges […]

    Free
  • ReView

    ReView
    Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery August 13-September 19, 2026 Opening celebration and Artist Talk Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30 p.m Light refreshments will be served. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm ReView: […]

  • ISO San Francisco Day Trip

    Quarry Plaza Student Union, Santa Cruz, CA

    Welcome, New International Slugs! Come join International Student Services and Programming and fellow new international students on a fun day trip to the city of San Francisco. We will be traveling together to visit some famous sites and catch a glimpse of one of the world’s greatest cities. Click here to RSVP for our day trip. Confirmation […]

  • International Fall Welcome

    Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    College Nine/John R. Lewis and International Student Services and Programming invites you to come celebrate the start of fall quarter at our annual International Fall Welcome! Swing by to meet UCSC Slugs from all over the world, enjoy refreshments, and participate in fun activities. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.